Thrilla in Manila documentary tonight on More-4 channel 22.30 hours

[C-Lo]

My great grandfather died of a heart attack when Frazier didn't come out of the corner. He was a huge fan of Smokin Joe. Don't know why that was relevant but I'll share anyway.

[THE THIRD MAN]

I think ' The Thriller in Manilla' is the greatest example of two guys who gave their absolute all for this sport of boxing that we all love so much.
Watching that final 14th round and the subsequent result of Frazier not coming out for the last round you could be excused for shedding a tear for both men, true greats who were never the same men again after this fight. The greatest tradegy for me is that ALI continued on for 5 more years after this fight and he should have retired after this brutal bout.
ALI was wrong with his opinion of Smokin' Joe, Frazier was a great champion, a more than worthy adversary and should always be remembered as being one of the great Heavyweight Champions.
I salute them both!